NichiDict

もぎ取る

もぎとる
捥ぎ取る
[mogitoru]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to tear off

2.GodanTransitive

to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)

Examples

子供がリンゴをもぎ取る

The child plucks an apple.

チームは劇的な勝利をもぎ取った

The team snatched a dramatic victory.

泥棒は手からバッグをもぎ取って走り去った。

The thief snatched the bag from their hand and ran away.